The use of noble metal coatings and nanoparticles for the modification of medical implant materials

This review provides information on the use of noble metals, as well as silver and gold nanoparticles to improve the performance of medical implants related to orthopedic and reconstructive surgery. Traditionally, modern biomaterials used for implantation in various fields of medicine are metals and alloys, ceramics, carbon materials, polymers and composites. The existing limitations for the practical application of these materials are also...